Spotlight: School Food and Nutrition
This policy document from the Arrell Food Institute, University of Guelph, provides recommendations for school food and nutrition programs in Canadian schools.
2020-06-03 –
Position Paper/Policy Document
School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme
This Department of Health (UK) webpage provides information to parents and schools on The School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme that promotes increasing fruit and vegetable consumption in children.
2018-08-23 –
Website
Raising Our Healthy Kids - School Age Nutrition Videos
One minute videos for parents and childcare providers on healthy eating and making meals happen developed by a multi-stakeholder group including Dietitians of Canada and Alberta Health Services with input from physicians and community stakeholders. Produced by Shadow Light Productions.
2020-01-31 – Audio/Visual
Are You Packing a Healthy Lunch?
This Public Health Agency (UK) booklet is designed to improve school age childrens’ nutrition and implement healthier eating and drinking practices. It contains practical tips for parents, carers and children on how to pack an appetising, healthy lunchbox.
2019-06-01 –
Handout
Raising Our Healthy Kids Videos - Play and Physical Activity
One minute videos for parents and care providers about play and physical activity for school aged children. Developed by a multi-stakeholder group including Dietitians of Canada and Alberta Health Services with input from physicians and community stakeholders. Produced by Shadow Light Productions.
2020-01-31 –
Audio/Visual
Regular Meals that Kids Can Count On (Video)
Short, one minute video developed for parents about having regular meals times for their school aged children. Developed by a multi-stakeholder group including Dietitians of Canada, Alberta Health Services and with input from physicians and community stakeholders. Produced by Shadow Light Productions.
2023-02-02 –
Audio/Visual
Plan Ahead and Make Meals Happen (Video)
Short, one minute video developed for parents about planning ahead to prepare meals for their school aged children. Developed by a multi-stakeholder group including Dietitians of Canada, Alberta Health Services and with input from physicians and community stakeholders. Produced by Shadow Light Productions.
2023-02-02 –
Audio/Visual